- Both Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) and University of South Alabama are public.
- Arkansas State is located in Jonesboro, AR and University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL.
- University of South Alabama has more expensive tuition of $18,652 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
- Arkansas State has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than University of South Alabama (1,095).
- University of South Alabama is larger with 13,438 students than Arkansas State (13,190 students).
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| #3 in Arkansas | Rankings | #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jonesboro, AR | Location | Mobile, AL |
Arkansas State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state |
| $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state |
| $8,371 | Financial Aid | $8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 66.02% | Acceptance Rate | 82.08% |
| 38.03% | Yield | 38.96% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,190 | Total Students | 13,438 |
| 8,201 | Undergraduate | 8,480 |
| 4,989 | Graduate | 4,958 |
| 5,823 | Online Enrollment | 3,953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $36,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 536 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 801 Full-time 364 Part-time |
| 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time |
| $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time |